William and Mary vs. George Mason Forum

[hoogs23]

What are thoughts on this?

[AP-375]

All things considered (i.e. you have no personal preferences or factors or criteria), I'd say W&M. But they are close enough that it depends on your situation.

[rinkrat19]

Both give you about a 50/50 chance at a job. George Mason is considerably more expensive. Neither is worth attending unless you're independently wealthy or you have a SIGNIFICANT scholarship.

[The-Specs]

Bump. I am curious about this comparison.

[nebula666]

Both schools are in super over-saturated markets that face competition from much better schools in the area. Neither places more than 7% in Biglaw and they are both very expensive.

If you absolutely refuse to retake, go to a worse school with a significant scholarship, or go to a similarly ranked school that has better job placement, I'd take W&M because it is slightly cheaper.

[suralin]

Both schools are in super over-saturated markets that face competition from much better schools in the area. Neither places more than 7% in Biglaw and they are both very expensive.

If you absolutely refuse to retake, go to a worse school with a significant scholarship, or go to a similarly ranked school that has better job placement, I'd take W&M because it is slightly cheaper.

[hoogs23]

hey guys, so i was accepted to william and mary with a 10K per year scholly and i am in-state. so tuition would be 17K per year and i could possibly live at home (only 20 minutes away). i am going to try and negotiate, but i was wondering your thoughts on this

[Yukos]

hey guys, so i was accepted to william and mary with a 10K per year scholly and i am in-state. so tuition would be 17K per year and i could possibly live at home (only 20 minutes away). i am going to try and negotiate, but i was wondering your thoughts on this

If you could live at home this seems worth it if you're willing to do small law. Only 54% get full-time legal jobs but $48,000 isn't soul-crushing debt no matter what your outcome is. Definitely try to negotiate that down further though.

[hoogs23]

hey guys, so i was accepted to william and mary with a 10K per year scholly and i am in-state. so tuition would be 17K per year and i could possibly live at home (only 20 minutes away). i am going to try and negotiate, but i was wondering your thoughts on this

If you could live at home this seems worth it if you're willing to do small law. Only 54% get full-time legal jobs but $48,000 isn't soul-crushing debt no matter what your outcome is. Definitely try to negotiate that down further though.

Do you or anyone know about law school living at home? Does it hurt the experience, etc?

[TripTrip]

Do you or anyone know about law school living at home? Does it hurt the experience, etc?

I think you need to worry about the cost and job prospects before you worry about the "experience."

[AreJay711]

Are you a VA resident? If so then W&M -- it's much more well respected in the state outside the DC area. Neither is very good for DC.

[84651846190]

You better be damn sure you want to be a lawyer before you attend either of these schools. If you have *any* doubts whatsoever, DO NOT GO TO LAW SCHOOL. There is a significant chance that you will end up with debt and poor job prospects.